Split cord malformation and neurenteric cyst-case report and a theory of embryogenesis

Authors
Muthukumar, N Arunthathi, J Sundar, V
Citation
N. Muthukumar et al., Split cord malformation and neurenteric cyst-case report and a theory of embryogenesis, BR J NEUROS, 14(5), 2000, pp. 488-492
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
02688697 → ACNP
Volume
14
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
488 - 492
Database
ISI
SICI code
0268-8697(200010)14:5<488:SCMANC>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
A rare case of split cord malformation with neurenteric cyst is presented. The clinical, radiological and surgical findings are presented, and the pos sible embryological basis is discussed. To our knowledge, only seven such c ases have been reported in the literature.